Packaging Associate -

About Us

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex's manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates, including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations, and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling and packaging products and monitoring the quality of the product

Manufacturing/production/warehouse experience desired. Previous packaging experience and experience working on a production floor are pluses.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Grade 10 or equivalent education; up to and including 3 months of related training or experience

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add and subtract 4-digit numbers

Mechanical Skills

• Basic knowledge of machinery or process required
• May be required to stop the machine, shut off glue lines, and clear jammed cartons

Communication Skills

• Must be able to read, write & understand basic English
• Able to communicate effectively, positively interact with coworkers and management, and deal effectively & professionally under pressure

Reasoning Ability

• The job requires the use of established guidelines that are well defined or detailed with little or no choice of action
• Must make decisions regarding product quality and acceptability

Pay

Competitive starting pay rate of $18.18 per hour, paid weekly. Eligible for a monthly bonus based on plant productivity. Additional earnings available through a referral program for friends and family.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am

Rotation schedule with rotating days off.

Benefits

Health and Well-being

Comprehensive and competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility-level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

Opportunities for advancement through skills development, advanced education programs, and training courses available via MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, tuition reimbursement for formal education (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System to enhance employee skills at all levels.